A significant update has emerged regarding the Asia Cup 2025. According to media reports, the tournament is likely to commence in September. Recently, due to the heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, there were concerns that the teams of both countries might not compete together on the field.
Sports News: There's good news for cricket fans. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has made a crucial decision regarding the Asia Cup 2025, according to which the tournament will be held in September. Media reports suggest that this time the Asia Cup will be played in the T20 format. The tournament will feature six nations, including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and the UAE.
In fact, following the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, the political climate between India and Pakistan had once again become tense. Consequently, there were speculations that the Asia Cup might also be at risk and that India and Pakistan might not participate in the same tournament. However, the ACC has put an end to all the speculations by clarifying that the tournament will take place as scheduled and that teams from both countries will be a part of it.
Possible start on September 10th
According to a report by Cricbuzz, the ACC is preparing to start this mega tournament in the second week of September. It is anticipated that the inaugural match will be played on September 10th. Although an official announcement is still pending, sources indicate that the calendar is being prepared and the schedule will be released in the coming days.
UAE to host again?
Officially, India is the host of the Asia Cup 2025, but considering the circumstances, it is being said that all matches of the tournament will be held in the UAE. In the previous Asia Cup 2023, Pakistan was the host, but India played all its matches in Sri Lanka. The tournament was held on a hybrid model, with matches divided between Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Similarly, in the Champions Trophy 2025, India had also indicated that it would play all its matches in the UAE, while Pakistan was the host. Therefore, it is believed that the Asia Cup 2025 will also be conducted under a hybrid model so that all teams can have a safe environment and there are no disruptions to the tournament.
All eyes on the India-Pakistan clash
The biggest attraction of the Asia Cup is the matches played between India and Pakistan. Millions of fans eagerly await their clash. Due to political tensions, these teams are often unable to play bilateral series; in such cases, the Asia Cup or ICC tournaments provide an opportunity to witness their contest. Therefore, during the Asia Cup 2025, the entire world will have its eyes on the India-Pakistan matches.
It is noteworthy that the ICC recently announced the schedule for two major women's cricket tournaments — the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup and the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup. India will host the Women's ODI World Cup, but the Pakistan team will play all its matches in Sri Lanka. Similarly, alternative venues have been determined for the Pakistan team in the Women's T20 World Cup. The Asia Cup 2025 may also be organized on the same model.
